The theme for the ELC Professional Development series for Spring, 2013 was Integrating Technology into the Classroom.

The ELC had the pleasure of hosting and co-sponsoring with the United States Department of State an international English language teaching conference from January 19 – 20, 2013. The theme of the conference was “Working Towards a Common Core in Macao: Many Voices, One Vision,” and English language experts teaching from more […]

English Language Centre English Festival Fall 2012 (4-5 October 2012) Schedule of Events Time                                 Event Location Photos Thursday, October 4 10:00-11:30 Reception and Opening Ceremony Welcome & Opening Remarks by Dr. Evelyn Doman, Director, English Language Centre, University of Macau A Presentation on Asian American Culture by Joshua Lee, ELC […]

ELC 10th Anniversary Page

The English Language Centre successfully held our 1st retreat on Monday, 20th August at the Galaxy Hotel. The day marked a new beginning for the Centre, even though we have been active in UM for more than 10 years. It was a meaningful and memorable event for everyone. During the […]

The ELC proudly hosted the 2nd Annual ―English Language Leadership Symposium‖ June 15-16, 2012. Topics in the two day conference were triangulated around the themes of students, curriculum and materials development, and faculty with plenary discussions by Dr. Kay Smith of the College of Charleston and Dr. Dayle Smith of […]

Schedule of Events Time Event Location Photos Wednesday, March 7 11:00-12:30 Reception and Opening Ceremony Welcome & Opening Remarks by Dr. Manuel Noronha, Acting Director, English Language Centre, University of MacauEnglish Language Learning Strategies and Learner PreferencesGuest lecture by Ms. Alice Murray, Regional English Language Officer (Beijing Office), U.S. Department […]

University of Macau’s English Language Centre English Festival Fall 2011 (19-21 October 2011) Schedule of Events Time Event Location Photos Wednesday, October 19 10:30-12:30 Reception and Opening CeremonyWelcome & Opening Remarks by Alice Lee, Acting Director, English Language Centre, University of Macau Life in the U.S.A.,  A Panel Discussion with […]

This semester began with a common teaching and learning experience for students in our General Education courses called the Common Module. ELC instructors and students came together for several team taught sessions during the first three weeks of classes which consisted of interactive language activities. These interactive, student-centred lectures took […]